Assistant Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Chesterfield area is offering a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional to become an Assistant Finance Business Partner. This role involves providing financial analysis, supporting budgeting processes, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive business performance. With a competitive salary and study support, this position is ideal for those eager to grow in a dynamic finance environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance (Vitality)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Study support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in finance with study support.
• Strong understanding of business performance drivers.
• Ability to present financial data to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support financial analysis and reporting for invested businesses.
• Act as a finance contact for daily queries and long-term planning.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)

Tools

Power BI

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Client:

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Location:

chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We’re recruiting for a newly created Assistant Finance Business Partner role within a high-growth, commercially focused finance team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional to step into a broad, business-facing role with plenty of exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial decision-making.

Working closely with the Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Business Partner, CFO and FD, you’ll support a range of invested businesses with forecasting, reporting, and insightful financial analysis. You’ll also play a key role in preparing management information, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping to drive continuous improvements in financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including commercial teams, senior management, and invested business leaders
• Act as a finance contact for invested businesses, supporting them with day-to-day financial queries and longer-term planning
• Present financial insights and analysis to senior stakeholders, both finance and non-finance
• Provide meaningful analysis of business performance and financial results
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts for invested businesses and the wider group
• Assist with scenario modelling and strategic planning
• Identify risks, trends, and variances, offering proactive solutions

What We’re Looking For:

• Part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or actively studying, with study support provided
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business performance drivers
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to present to senior stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modelling
• A proactive approach with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative, fast-paced team
• Power BI or similar data tools experience is desirable but not essential
• Experience working with non-finance teams and explaining complex financial information clearly

What’s on Offer:

• £40,000 – £45,000 salary depending on experience
• Study support for professional qualifications
• Private medical insurance (Vitality)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working: 3 days in office (Mon–Wed), 2 days from home